While living with arthritis can be challenging, there is good news – exercise can play a crucial role in managing the symptoms and improving overall quality of life for arthritis patients.
Workout advice for people living with joint pain
1. Choose low-impact activities Low-impact activities are those that cause minimal stress, wear and tear to weight-bearing joints. It’s essential that people with joint pain embark on low-impact workouts to prevent worsening damage, inflammation and pain. Stationary bikes and elliptical …
Battle Obesity: The War Against the #1 Killer in America
According to NBC News, nearly 18 percent of all deaths in the US can be directly contributed to the obesity epidemic. While a little extra weight may offer some protective benefits for senior citizens, everyone else — children, adolescents, and adults — should strive for a healthy weight.
Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis) of the Low Back
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is also known as osteoarthritis (OA); when this condition occurs in the spine, it may also be called spondylosis.
Osteoarthritis Isn’t Just Wear And Tear
The study published shows that even correcting for body mass index and age, osteoarthritis of the knee is twice as common now as it was before the 1950s.
How do we treat patellofemoral syndrome with manual therapy?
Given the many possible causes of patellofemoral syndrome, following is a typical guideline for manual therapy treatment.
Signs, symptoms, and assessment (diagnosis) of patellofemoral syndrome
Patellofemoral syndrome can be easily assessed/diagnosed by employing the orthopedic assessment test known as patellofemoral syndrome test.
What is patellofemoral syndrome and what are its causes?
Essentially, patellofemoral syndrome is osteoarthritis of the patellofemoral joint. It involves cartilage degeneration and the development of bone spurs.
